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Creative ways to locate MeSH subheading information
1Eastern Online Training Center, New York Academy of Medicine 10029.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|January 3, 1995
Summary
Finding notes on Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) subheadings is challenging for MEDLINE searches. This guide explains methods to locate subheading information for better search formulation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Library Science
- Information Retrieval
Background:
- Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) subheadings refine search focus within MEDLINE.
- National Library of Medicine (NLM) indexers utilize subheadings extensively following specific conventions.
- Effective MEDLINE searching requires understanding how to access subheading information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of methods for locating MeSH subheading use notes.
- To assist MEDLINE searchers in formulating more precise searches.
Main Methods:
- Review of available resources and techniques for identifying MeSH subheading information.
- Exploration of different approaches to accessing notes on subheading usage.
Main Results:
- Several alternative methods exist for viewing MeSH subheading notes.
- Awareness of these methods can significantly aid search strategy development.
Conclusions:
- Locating MeSH subheading information is crucial for advanced MEDLINE searching.
- Understanding and utilizing subheading notes enhances search precision and efficiency.